Deadline also mentions another tracking system has The Lion King making $150 million domestically opening weekend.
Reportedly produced on a $200 million or more budget, the early tracking for the movie had it making $180-230 million domestically during opening weekend.
Disney’s The Lion King live-action adventure is going to make money.
In the time since, a more recent update at Box Office Pro has the movie making $201 million during its 3-day opening, which is an oddly specific number.